what a tcase looks like when it blows up at 120km/hr

[Elsifer]

So round midnight last night coming home for the holidays from the field, there was a slow but sudden shudder, it built up, then BANG, I seen a spark fly off to my left, and then a repeated bang, bang, bang, till I pulled over.
Thankfully, another driver stopped and drove me the rest of the way home.
This happened just south of Carstairs, near the Acme overpass.

Went back this morning to await roadside assistance, snapped these pics, and now Airdrie Chrysler has my very hobbled Rubi.










As you can see, the case is quite literally exploded. No idea what, or why. There was plenty of fluid on the ground around it, and nearly everything around it is wet.

More pics here -> http://gallery.mac.com/chris.lobkowicz#100008

[Tribal Jeep]

oh my god dude. was it the 231J? my condollences. hopefully you can figure out what the hell happened.. one of the last times i was wheeling, the tj made a couple of loud BANG's under there somewhere untill i took it out of 4wd.

[flyingphil]

That just sucks man, and right before Xmas too.  Well, looks like the perfect opportunity to get an upgrade...  ATLAS II maybe???

Phil :wink:

[Rookie]

Chris I drove past it this morning you should of called me

Hopefully warranty will cover it

It looks kinda like Bill's when his rear drive shaft seized

[calltrex]

I dont think it will be easy to find a ruby tcase used for cheap anyways

[Milan]

Ah. Some ductape and oil and removed front driveshaft should do it. Make sure you don't run it without oil in it. :twisted:

Sorry man. That's a hard break for sure, especially with a rubi. Maybe you can sell me the front axle and just part out the rest as well.    :twisted:

And yes, Bill's break was tough too. Especially since I kept thinking, the driveshaft should not be that tight. Maybe we should take a better look. Hmmmm. Still feel bad Bill. But look what he decided to do with his jeep in terms of upgrades eh?

All will be good again. How does $700 for the front axle grab you? I'll give you my D30, so you can keep driving yours if you choose to keep it.

Good luck dude!!

[Elsifer]

Well, the tcase was full of fluid before it blew up. Now, not so much.

Hopefully warranty covers this, if not, I think I'll put the heep in my garage and buy an atlas. And a truck as my daily driver.

There will be no parting out of my rubi, I'm still making payments. So if anything, I'll be putting same or better. So an atlas. Plus a new truck.
Its going to be an expensive christmas I think...

[Milan]

Darn. Maybe you can make it into a 2wd dragster if you wanna sink money into it. I'll take the fornt D44 still. D30 is lighter for your purposes so the quter-mile times will be better with it. Get an Atlas. They are good cases for sure.

[Bnine]

There was no sign before hand at all?

I might be selling mine. It has less then 1500 miles after DSI did a complete rebuild on it. I'll keep you informed Chris.

[Elsifer]

There was no sign before hand at all?

Other than a shudder, that started small, then builtup quickly to a final resounding bang.

Thanks Bill, I'll find out what the dealership says on monday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[Vinman]

[Other than a shudder, that started small, then builtup quickly to a final resounding bang.

Any issues with the front driveshaft? "angry sparrows"?
A CV that seizes at speed can result in a multi-piece t-case.

Good luck with the dealer, I can't see why they would deny coverage.

Vince

[Elsifer]

The might have been some angry sparrows, but I don't know. I didn't drive it much up north. Just highway miles back and forth.

Plus at highway speeds, with the wind noise, tire howl, and the stereo going, there isn't much else my ears can hear.

I can't find any paperwork regarding my warranty. Anyone off hand have the numbers for the 04's warranty??
Mine has 73000 km on it.

[BlackYJ]

The I can't find any paperwork regarding my warranty. Anyone off hand have the numbers for the 04's warranty??
Mine has 73000 km on it.

Didn't Chrysler have a 5 year / 160,000 km drivetrain warranty in 04

[01sahara]

That sucks Chris. Glad to hear your back in town but sorry about the T-case

Blair

[Elsifer]

Just got off the phone with the Dealership.

$4500, no warranty. New tcase, new shaft, a cable, fluid and labour.

Methinks a tow into my garage, and a new truck are in order for me. :cry:

Because of the tires and lift, no warranty for me.

Anyone have a trailer capable of hauling a broken jeep?